Now Available on Blu-ray: THE CRAFT (Collector's Edition) and MAN'S BEST FRIEND!

SCREAM FACTORY UNLEASHES A COVEN OF WITCHES AND AN EXPERIMENTAL HELL-HOUND ONTO BLU-RAY THIS WEEK!

I haven't seen THE CRAFT in years but recall liking it enough to watch it repeatedly on cable back in the late 90s. (Might have had something to do with a few of the actresses in the film.) MAN'S BEST FRIEND is a guilty pleasure from the same era that I discovered on VHS when I was a kid. And naturally, I wouldn't mind adding both to my movie collection!

THE CRAFT (1996)

Synopsis: Sarah has always been different. So as the newcomer at St. Benedict's Academy, she immediately falls in with high school outsiders. But there's something different about her new friends, and it's not just that they won't settle for being a group of powerless misfits. They have discovered The Craft ... and they are going to use it.

This spectacular horror thriller has an all-star cast including Neve Campbell (the SCREAM franchise, WILD THINGS), Robin Tunney (SUPERNOVA, THE ZODIAC), Fairuza Balk (THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU, AMERICAN HISTORY X), Rachel True (Half Baked, Embrace Of The Vampire) and Skeet Ulrich (SCREAM, Riverdale).

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 101 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

Extras:

• NEW! Directing The Craft – An Interview With Co-writer And Director Andrew Fleming!
• NEW! Producing The Craft – An Interview With Producer Douglas Wick!
• NEW! Writing The Craft – An Interview With Co-writer Peter Filardi!
• NEW! Effecting The Craft – An Interview With Makeup Effects Supervisor Tony Gardner!
• Audio Commentary With Director Andrew Fleming.
• Vintage Featurette – Conjuring The Craft
• Vintage Featurette – The Making Of The Craft
• Deleted Scenes With Optional Audio Commentary
• Theatrical Trailer

Scream Factory's Collector's Edition of THE CRAFT is currently available wherever Blu-ray discs are sold and it should cost between $25 - $30. Order yourself a copy now from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from SHOUT! FACTORY.

MAN'S BEST FRIEND (1993)

Synopsis: Pulse-pounding action and spine-chilling thrills put the bite into this sci-fi shocker starring Ally Sheedy (SHORT CIRCUIT, X-MEN: APOCALYPSE, THE BREAKFAST CLUB) and Lance Henriksen (ALIENS, PUMPKINHEAD). When an ambitious news journalist (Sheedy) breaks into a genetic research facility, she uncovers the biggest story of her career and unleashes the lab's most dangerous experiment: Max – a genetically enhanced guard dog with a vicious killer instinct.

Superior sight, hearing, strength, and intelligence make him faster, stronger, and smarter than almost any other animal alive – and deadlier. Without the neuropathic drugs needed to curb his aggressive nature, his predatory urge runs out of control ... and once he tastes blood, nothing can stop him.

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 87 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - ?

Extras:

• NEW! 2K Scan Of The Original Film Elements!
• NEW! Audio Commentary With Writer/Director John Lafia!
• Theatrical Trailer
• Teaser Trailer
• TV Spots

MAN'S BEST FRIEND makes its Blu-ray debut with a new transfer and director's commentary, and can be yours for $24 - $26! Order yourself a copy today from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from SHOUT! FACTORY.

THE GREASY STRANGLER is Getting a Blu-ray Rerelease in Late March from Filmrise.

ON MARCH 26TH, "THE GREASY STRANGLER" MAKES ITS TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO BLU-RAY DISC!

I've never seen this bizarro movie before (it's on my "movies I'll get around to some day" list) but I've heard plenty about it. And I know: THE GREASY STRANGLER already came to Blu-ray back in 2016, but that release was a "made on demand" disc - this one is a legit pressed Blu-ray disc (and a lot cheaper to boot)!

Synopsis: "Hootie Tootie Disco Cutie!" When Big Ronnie and his son Brayden meet female tourist Janet on Big Ronnie's Disco Walking Tour - the best and only disco walking tour in the city - a fight for Janet's heart erupts between father and son, and the infamous Greasy Strangler is unleashed.

Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Color | 93 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - English Dolby Digital 5.1 & 2.0

Extras:

• Audio commentary with director Jim Hosking, Michael St. Michaels and Sky Elobar!
• Exclusive Cast and Crew Interviews
• Original Theatrical Trailer
• Red Band Trailer
• Teaser Trailer

Filmrise's "new" Blu of THE GREASY STRANGLER will be released on Tuesday, March 26th and should cost between $17 - $20. Order yourself a copy from AMAZON or BULL MOOSE today!

The Creators of HI-8 Are Upgrading to HI-DEATH This Summer!

BRACE YOURSELVES FOR FIVE NEW TALES OF TERROR IN THIS UPCOMING INDIE HORROR ANTHOLOGY!

I never got around to seeing HI-8: HORROR INDEPENDENT EIGHT (currently available on DVD and digital), which is a shame because I'm a sucker for Horror anthologies. And now it looks like I should put that on the fast track because the same creative team is about to drop their followup anthology, HI-DEATH, this June!

Synopsis: From the makers of “Hi-8”, five new twisted tales showcasing the talents of both veteran and emerging horror filmmakers. When two young women take the “Terror Tour” through the underbelly of Hollywood, they are led into a bizarre world of unspeakable horror. Their first stop proves that “Death Has a Conscience,” but doesn’t spare the unlucky souls who stumble into his path. Next, a meeting with the “Dealers of Death” exposes the perils of collecting murder memorabilia. Then, it’s off to a quick “Night Drop,” where your next movie rental may be your last. An actress’ worst nightmare unfolds as she is forced to perform a terrifying “Cold Read,” and our Terror Tour comes to a disturbing end as we meet the ancient, seductive evil known as “The Muse.”

The film is written and directed by Anthony Catanese, Tim Ritter, Amanda Payton, Brad Sykes and Todd Sheets. Cast includes Fabiana Formica, Jay Sosnicki, Todd Martin, Thomas Kindler, Jensen Jacobs, Craig Kelly, Nick Randol, Dilynn Fawn Harvey, Christopher Preyer, Eric Salinas, Kristen Adams and Kate Durocher.

Stills & Trailer:
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Be sure to follow HI-DEATH on Facebook for further updates on its eventual release! Also visit the Nightfall Pictures website for more details about their current catalog of films and upcoming projects!

ROBOT NINJA Now Available on Ultimate Edition Blu-ray!

J.R. BOOKWALTER'S VIGILANTE SUPERHERO SHOCKER COMES TO BLU-RAY WITH A 2K TRANSFER AND LOADS OF EXTRAS!

I was extremely saddened to hear that Tempe Entertainment was closing its doors after thirty-three years of creating (and distributing) independent films! As the final curtain draws on Tempe, J.R. Bookwalter has given his long-forgotten ROBOT NINJA a Blu-ray release to be proud of! I myself haven't seen this one since its VHS debut, so I'm pretty curious to see how good it looks in HD! Let's take a closer look at Tempe's final big Blu-ray Vault Dwellers!

Synopsis: Late one night, frustrated comic book artist Leonard Miller witnesses the brutal rape and murder of a young couple at the hands of ruthless small-town thugs. Seeking vigilante justice, Miller decides to become his most famous character, stalking the night intent on spilling the blood of any criminal who stands in his way! Written, produced, and directed by J.R. Bookwalter (THE DEAD NEXT DOOR, OZONE), ROBOT NINJA slashes, stabs, guts, pokes, and jabs its way to a climactic finale, putting a unique imprint on the superhero genre.

Painstakingly restored from a 2K film scan of the original 16mm A/B roll cut negative with a dynamic new 5.1 surround sound remix, VHS-era video store classic ROBOT NINJA debuts on Blu-ray in time for its 30th anniversary!

This feature-packed two-disc Ultimate Edition includes hours of vintage and newly-prepared bonus materials, four audio commentaries, three foreign dubbed mixes, and the original 1989 standard-definition version with proper stereo mix for the first time!

Disc Specs:
Unrated | Color | 79 minutes | Region Free
Video - 1080p Fullscreen (1.33:1)
Audio - DTS HD-Master Audio 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1, and Original Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Mix!

Extras:

DISC ONE

• NEW! 2K Restored Feature!
• Audio Commentary with writer/director J.R. Bookwalter, moderated by Matthew Dilts-Williams of Phantom Pain Films!
• Audio Commentary with executive producer David DeCoteau & producer J.R. Bookwalter!
• Audio Commentary with director J.R. Bookwalter, star James L. Edwards, associate producer Scott P. Plummer, co-creator David Lange, and special makeup consultant David P. Barton!
• Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround German Dubbed Mix
• Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Italian Dubbed Mix
• Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Castilian Spanish Dubbed Mix
• Rebuilding the Robot: J.R. Bookwalter on the Restoration. (21 mins.)
• Thank You Miss Barbeau: Interview with Linnea Quigley. (5 mins.)
• Contemplating Coleslaw: Interview with Scott Spiegel. (6 mins.)
• Dr. Goodknight's Neighborhood: Location Tour with Benjamin Bookwalter. (5 mins.)
• "The Robot Ninja" 2013 Fan Film with introduction by director Johnny Dickie. (7 mins.)
• Artwork & Promotional Gallery (5 mins.)
• Behind The Scenes Gallery (6 mins.)
• Production Stills Gallery (4 mins.)
• Tempe Digital Trailers

DISC TWO

• 1989 VHS Version in 4:3 Original Aspect Ratio (1.33:1, 80 mins.)
• Unreleased Dolby Digital 2.0 Original Stereo Mix
• Audio Commentary with Doug Tilley and Moe Porne of The No-Budget Nightmares Podcast!
• Robot Ninja: Unmasked! featurette. (48 mins.)
• Behind-the-Scenes Footage with audio commentary by director J.R. Bookwalter. (30 mins.)
• Rough Cut Outtakes (11 mins.)
• "The Adventures of Robot Ninja" TV Show Promo. (2 mins.)
• Newscast Outtakes (12 mins.)
• Location Preshoots (7 mins.)
• Original 1989 VHS Release Trailer (3 mins.)
• Optional English or Spanish Subtitles
• Tempe DVD Trailers

DISC 2: DVD-ROM EXTRAS

• Original Motion Picture Soundtrack with Complete Score Composed & Performed by J.R. Bookwalter plus songs by Foxx, Argus, Rodney Shields, and J.R. Bookwalter! (MP3, 320kbps)
• Original Treatment and Three Screenplay Drafts! (.PDF Format)

PACKAGING

• NEW! Collectible slipcover signed by director J.R. Bookwalter! (First 1,000 units only.)
• Reversible wrap with newly-commissioned artwork by David Lange and original 1989 Cinema Home Video VHS artwork!
• Eight-page color booklet with behind-the-scenes photos and liner notes by director J.R. Bookwalter! (First 1,000 units only.)

Holy cow! Tempe's Ultimate Edition of ROBOT NINJA truly lives up to expectations! Featuring two cuts of the film and oodles of extras, I think the entire package totally warrants the $34.99 pricetag! You can order ROBOT NINJA on Blu-ray directly from Tempe HERE - it is set to ship out on April 2, 2019! But wait: There's MORE! You can also pick up ROBOT NINJA on DVD, order its SOUNDTRACK, or get it on LIMITED EDITION VHS!

STOCK YOUR VAULT: New DVDs & Blu-rays for 03/05/2019!

Vault Master's Pick of the Week!

Welcome to March 2019 Vault Dwellers! This months new DVD & Blu-ray releases are coming in like a lamb, but there are definitely a few titles of interest that you'll want to add to your ever-growing movie collections!

Scream Factory leads the pack with a pair of new IFC Midnight titles, namely THE CLOVEHITCH KILLER and WELCOME TO MERCY, while their sister label Shout Select gives us a new Collector's Edition release of KALIFORNIA.

For fans of creature features, you have your choice of DEAD ANT and CROSSBREED, while those of you who prefer binging TV shows can pick up season one of KRYPTON or Season Four of FEAR THE WALKING DEAD! Also, Rocky completionists take note that CREED II dropped today as well!

However, it is my opinion that Arrow Video has won the week with their all new SISTER STREETFIGHTER COLLECTION! Containing four films, this set offers up new HD transfers of each movie, cast & crew interviews, trailers, and more!

And as usual there are plenty of other new DVDs & Blu-rays out this week - to see the full roster be sure to scroll down!


NEW TO DVD & BLU-RAY
The Clovehitch Killer (Scream Factory)
Creed II
Crossbreed
Dead Ant
Don't Go (Shout! Factory)
Fear the Walking Dead: The Complete Fourth Season
Krypton: Season 1
Prospect
Scars of Xavier
Something
Welcome to Mercy (Scream Factory)


NEW TO BLU-RAY
Code Geass: Lelouch of Rebellion Movie Trilogy
Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens: The Complete Series
Kalifornia (Collector's Edition - Shout Select)
Macunaima (Kino Classics)
Phantom Lady (Special Edition - Arrow Academy)
STARMYU: Season One
Tokyo Living Dead Idol
We Without Wings: The Complete Series


NEW TO DVD
30 Miles From Nowhere
Alien Party Crashers
Chokehold
The Church
Curse of the Undead (Rogue Video)
The Demonologist
Discarnate
Do It Yourself
Dragons: Race to the Edge - Seasons 3 & 4
The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly (Single-disc 50th Anniversary Edition)
The House
Ice Dragons: Legend of the Blue Daisies
Jupiter's Moon
Keep My Grave Open
Magdalena Possessed by the Devil
Prodigy
Safe House: The Crow
What Lies Ahead


NEW MULTFI-FILM COLLECTIONS ON BLU-RAY
The Alex DiSanto Collection
Contains: Diary of a Necromancer, Bad Seeds, Meat Pie Massacre, and A Christmas to Dismember.

Sister Streetfighter Collection (Special Edition)
Contains: Sister Streetfighter, Sister Streetfighter: Hanging by a Thread, The Return of Sister Streetfighter, and Sister Streetfighter: Fifth Level Fist!

Scream Factory Release Two More IFC Midnight Titles While Shout Select Explores KALIFORNIA!

NOW AVAILABLE ON BLU-RAY: THE CLOVEHITCH KILLER, WELCOME TO MERCY, AND A COLLECTOR'S EDITION OF KALIFORNIA!

I've been meaning to see THE CLOVEHITCH KILLER ever since I saw the trailer (seems like it'd make a kick-ass double feature with SUMMER OF '84!), and I'm willing to give WELCOME TO MERCY a shot as well. (Is it me or have IFC Midnight's offerings greatly improved over the past few years?) KALIFORNIA is a movie that's been on my radar for a while, but typically, I still haven't gotten around to seeing it yet. I suppose I'll have to pick up all of these new titles and give them all a whirl in the near future!

THE CLOVEHITCH KILLER (2018)

Synopsis: A shocking revelation turns a teenage boy’s world upside-down in this chilling look at the evil that can lurk below even the most wholesome surface.

Tyler Burnside (Charlie Plummer - ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD) is a Boy Scout, a volunteer at his local church, and the dutiful son of an upstanding, community leader dad (Dylan McDermott - American Horror Story). Only one thing troubles the quiet Kentucky town he lives in: the unsolved murders — in which ten women were brutally tortured and killed by a psychopath known as Clovehitch — that rocked the community more than a decade ago. When Tyler discovers a cache of disturbing images in his father's possession, he begins to suspect that the man he trusts most in the world may be Clovehitch … and that his deadly rampage may not be over. With unrelenting tension, director Duncan Skiles crafts a picture-perfect vision of the American family … and then rips it to shreds.

Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Color | 109 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.78:1)
Audio - English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 & 2.0

Extras:

• Making-Of Featurette
• Theatrical Trailer

THE CLOVEHITCH KILLER is currently available (on DVD & Blu-ray) and should cost you between $18 - $23. Get it now from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from SHOUT! FACTORY.

KALIFORNIA (1993)

Synopsis: Excitement, adventure ... and unimaginable terror await on the road to Kalifornia. "Brad Pitt is outstanding" (Rolling Stone) and "Juliette Lewis is utterly, heartbreakingly convincing" (Boxoffice) in this chilling psychological thriller co-starring David Duchovny and Michelle Forbes.

When urban intellectuals Brian (Duchovny) and Carrie (Forbes) set out on a cross-country trip to research a book about serial killers, they share the ride with a couple they barely know — Early Grayce (Pitt) and his girlfriend Adele (Lewis). Locked in a car hurtling westward, the four travelers struggle to find some common ground. But when they finally do connect, Early's violent nature abruptly emerges and the terrified Brian and Carrie realize that they don’t need to go very far to learn about ruthless killers ... because they are already face-to-face with one!

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 117 & 118 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (2.35:1)
Audio - ?

Extras:

• NEW! Interview With Director Dominic Sena!
• Includes Both The Theatrical Cut And The Unrated Cut!
• Original Featurette
• Cast Interviews
• Trailers and TV Spots

Shout Select's Collector's Edition of KALIFORNIA is currently available wherever Blu-ray discs are sold and should cost between $26 - $32. Order a copy of this thriller now from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from SHOUT! FACTORY.

WELCOME TO MERCY (2018)

Synopsis: A young woman struggles against the unholy forces that possess her in this terrifying occult thriller! After being stricken with stigmata, single mother Madaline (Kristen Ruhlin) is sent to a remote convent where nothing is what it seems and her friend August (Lily Newmark) is seemingly the only person she can trust.Together, they must confront the demons inside Madaline before she becomes the Antichrist!

Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Color | 104 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (2.39:1)
Audio - ?

Extras:

• None.

WELCOME TO MERCY is now available on Blu-ray (and DVD) and costs between $18 - $19. Order it now from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from SHOUT! FACTORY.